Tips to Help Avoid "Vape" Battery Explosions

Tips to Help Avoid "Vape" Battery Explosions

You may have heard that e-cigarettes, or "vapes," can explode and seriously injure people. Although they appear rare, these explosions are dangerous. The exact causes of such incidents are not yet clear, but some evidence suggests that battery-related issues may lead to vape explosions. The safety tips below may help you avoid a vape battery explosion. Please report a vape explosion or any other unexpected health or safety issue with a vape to the FDA.

What Else Can I Do?

Until all vapes and vape batteries conform to strong and consistent safety standards, your best protection against vape battery explosions may be knowing as much as possible about your device and how to properly handle and charge its batteries.

Make sure you read and understand the manufacturer's recommendations for use and care of your device. If your vape did not come with instructions or you have further questions, contact the manufacturer.

Don't remove or disable safety features—like fire button locks or vent holes—that are designed to prevent battery overheating and explosions.

Only use batteries recommended for your device. Don't mix different brands of batteries, use batteries with different charge levels, or use old and new batteries together.

Charge your vape on a clean, flat surface, away from anything that can easily catch fire and someplace you can clearly see it—not a couch or pillow where it is more prone to overheat or get turned on accidentally.

Protect your vape from extreme temperatures by not leaving it in direct sunlight or in your car on a freezing cold night.

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How Do I Report a Vape Battery Explosion to FDA?

FDA is aware of explosion events and is collecting data to help address this problem. Please report a vape explosion, or any other unexpected health or safety issue with a vape, to the FDA through the Safety Reporting Portal. When you fill out the form, please be sure to include:

The name of the vape manufacturer

The brand name, model, and serial number of the vape

The brand name and model of the battery

Where it was purchased

Whether the product was used differently than intended by the manufacturer

Whether the product was modified in any way

Learn more about how to report a battery explosion to the FDA in the video below.